Quran 3:45

Al Imran 3 :45

[And mention] when the angels said, 'O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary - distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah].'

— Sahih International

Context

The angelic announcement to Mary about Jesus the Messiah.

Quran 3:45

The Quranic Annunciation—angels announce to Mary that she will bear the Messiah.

Isa al-Masih

This verse affirms Jesus (Isa) as “the Messiah” (al-Masih)—one of only two figures given this title in the Quran. It also affirms the virgin birth and Jesus’ exalted status. Islam reveres Jesus as a prophet while differing from Christianity on his divine nature.

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